I found this deck in the Bargain Books section of Barnes and Nobles. It is a deck/book
set with a Majors-only deck. The cards are large: 6 1/4" X 4 1/4", and are of
flimsy card stock. It is evident that the cards were cheaply made, as the edges of the
card are marred by the little bits of cardboard where the cards were connected before
being separated. Despite these flaws, the deck is rather charming. The art is good and is
obviously based on the work of Pamela Colman-Smith. The colors are somewhat muted and the
entire deck has a light and happy look. Even the Devil is
smiling, as are the Fool and the driver of the
Chariot. There is a thin purple border around each card. The card number is in the top
border and the card name is in the bottom border. Strength is VIII and Justice is XI. The
artist has retained most of the Waite-Smith symbolism. The backs
are purple with a gold star.

The hardcover book that comes in this set is titled: The Tarot and You: A simple
guide to using the cards for self discovery and prophecy. The author "...is an Australian astrologer, clairvoyant, inventor and
writer." The book begins with an introduction and a history which is
inaccurate on several counts. It states that Tarot cards are the forerunners of playing
cards (the opposite is true). In the next chapter, the author reverses her earlier
assertions and states that the earliest playing cards originated in China and Korea and
that they predate Tarot cards. Her second version of history is more accurate than her
first. One wonders where her editor was as these disparate accounts are only one page
apart. A very brief discussion of symbols and archetypes is next, followed by an
introduction to astrology and the four elements. Instructions on using the cards for
divination using a one card spread are provided, including information about getting into
the right frame of mind, how to shuffle, etc. Meanings for the Major Arcana follow. Each
card description has a color image of the card, a description of the imagery and
symbolism, and upright and reversed meanings. Finally, alternate spreads are given: a two
card yes/no spread and a past, present future three card spread. There is a suggested
reading list that contains some good titles and some not-so-good titles.

This entire kit is packaged in a long and narrow cardboard box with cellophane windows
that show the deck and the book. The deck is in a sleeve and both the deck and book sit in
a plastic well that slides out.

I recommend this deck for collectors. The large size of the cards may make it useful
for meditation as well.